Security Engineer Team Lead at Hire Resolve

Company:

Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve

Industry: Consulting

Deadline: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: National Certificate

Experience: 5 years

Province: Gauteng

City: Randburg

Field: ICT / Computer

Job Description

  • A company that provides personal and vehicle safety services, including stolen vehicle recovery, driver safety, and business fleet optimization, is seeking a Head of Network and Security Engineering to design, implement, and continuously improve a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Develop and execute strategic network and security initiatives aligned with the company’s long-term business goals.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams (IT, DevOps, Product) and engage external partners/auditors to promote best practices and manage third-party risk.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of secure network, application, and infrastructure architectures to ensure high availability, performance, and resilience.
  • Ensure security measures are seamlessly integrated with organizational systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor and protect the organization’s network from internal and external threats.
  • Ensure security best practices are applied throughout the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including secure coding and code reviews.
  • Regularly conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee continuous vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation efforts.
  • Ensure the organization’s security practices meet or exceed regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).
  • Oversee the implementation and use of security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR) for real-time threat and anomaly detection.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on vulnerability patching, remediation, and audit support.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity or security engineering, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or senior role.
  • Appropriate Diploma plus relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications.
  • Required Certifications: AWS Security Specialty and/or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
  • Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, or CEH.
  • Advanced Network Security: In-depth understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation, and secure network architecture.
  • Cloud Security: Solid understanding of security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Endpoint Protection & EDR: Experience with platforms like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
  • SIEM & Log Analysis: Practical experience with tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel for incident detection.
  • Tools & Scripting: Strong experience with security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
  • Penetration Testing: Exposure to internal/external testing methodologies and tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP).
  • Secure SDLC: Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability assessment.

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